Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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